News for July, 2012

Sophie in 't Veld and Ulrike Lunacek at Budapest Pride

3,000 march safely at Budapest Pride

Budapest Pride 2012 took place safely on Saturday 7 July, despite earlier threats and the mayor’s unwillingness to support the event. Over 3,000 marchers took to the streets protected by riot police.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 9th, 2012
Mayor of Budapest Istvan Tarlos

Budapest Mayor: Worrying about pride safety “does not indicate intellect”

The Mayor of Budapest has dismissed concerns about the safety of today’s pride march, explaining that he does not think such concerns “indicate a measure of intellect”.

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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on July 7th, 2012
European Parliament logo

European Parliament condemns violence against lesbian women, supports LGBTI rights in Africa

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on violence against lesbian women and LGBTI rights in Africa. The Parliament is reacting to an increase in arrests and violence against LGBTI people, and particularly lesbian women, on the continent.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 5th, 2012
Pride Bucharest - Michael Cashman MEP

Prides unfold safely in Bulgaria and Romania

On Saturday 30 June, Pride events took place peacefully in Sofia and Bucharest despite earlier threats and calls for violence. Activists have hailed the most successful prides to date in the two capitals.

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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on July 3rd, 2012